Senate Bill 1172
Provides that the crime of harassment is not a qualifying misdemeanor for purposes of the statute prohibiting the possession of firearms and ammunition based on being the subject of certain court orders or being convicted of certain crimes.
- Chief Sponsor(s)
- None listed on OLIS.
- Regular Sponsor(s)
- Judiciary
- Status
- Dead
- Session
- 2025 Regular Session
- OLIS
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2-27 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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3-3 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
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3-18 (S)
Public Hearing held.
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6-27 (S)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Adjusts firearm prohibition triggers by excluding harassment as a qualifying misdemeanor in certain contexts.
Key provisions
- Provides that harassment is not a qualifying misdemeanor for firearm and ammunition prohibitions.
- Applies to statutes that restrict possession based on certain court orders or convictions.
- Narrows the list of misdemeanor predicates that trigger firearm restrictions.
Penalties / enforcement
- No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
- Enforcement occurs through revised eligibility for firearm prohibitions.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Applies only to the specific statutory prohibition framework described in the measure.
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